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Jun 20, 2013
12:51 am
Hamas liberal gaza strip
Hamas once stalked Gaza’s streets, searching for canoodling couples or risqué outfits. Now, locals say, the Gaza Strip is a much more liberal place.
Jun 20, 2013
12:43 am
Anti america us protests egypt libya yemen sudan
While anti-Islam film was trigger, longstanding grievances against US influence and deep, unaddressed socioeconomic problems appear to be fueling the unrest.
Jun 19, 2013
2:19 pm
Egypt protest 02 27 2013
A leading Egyptian mullah issues a strong defense of non-violent protest activity ahead of a June 30 opposition rally.
Jun 19, 2013
12:11 pm
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Security forces, it seems, are the same wherever you go. From Oakland to Istanbul to Manama, anti-government protests of the last few years look eerily similar.
Jun 19, 2013
11:03 am
Taliban negotiations handover security 2013 06 18
Analysis: Peace talks with the Taliban resume as Afghans assume the lead on security. So where’s the good news?
Jun 19, 2013
9:10 am
Syria rebel gun 2013 05 28
The rebels concede they are struggling to hold their ground in some parts of the country, but insist victory is still theirs.
Jun 18, 2013
11:05 am
Nile water egypt ethiopia 2013 06 07
Ethiopia hopes that its Grand Renaissance Dam will become Africa’s largest hydropower plant. But its impact on Egypt’s access to Nile waters has sparked fears.
Jun 17, 2013
1:21 pm
Hezbollah strategy new photo 2013 06 17
Hezbollah fighters are assisting Syria's government in taking on rebels across the country.
Jun 17, 2013
11:06 am
Damascus 2212013
A deadly car explosion near a Damascus suburb struck what Syrian state television claims was an attack on a strategic military airport.